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Volume 27, No. 9 -- November 2011

2011 Best of Annapolis Award

For the second year in a row, the American Academy of Environmental Engineers was selected for the Best of Annapolis Award in the engineering association category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These local companies enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

2012 Excellence in Environmental Engineering Competition (E3)

Begin planning your entries now-because obtaining permissions from various departments can cause delays. The deadline for entries is February 1, 2012. Last year's program achieved outstanding results in both entries and attendance! The E3 Awards competition is a prerequisite for entering the North American Category of the IWA Project Innovation Awards.

New E3 Category for 2012 - Industrial Waste Practice. The top winner in this category earns AAEE's Award as well as the W. Wesley Eckenfelder Industrial Waste Management Medal!

The E3 Competition for 2012 is an entirely electronic submission process. Participants will be able to submit their completed entry directly online. Judging will also be conducted electronically allowing for an unlimited geographic representation of judges. For details, click here, or for questions, email Sammi at jsolmo@aaee.net. Remember, the entry deadline is February 1, 2012.

Annual Certification Renewal

Renewal notices for the 2012 Certifications were emailed to all Certified Members Wednesday, October 5, and Friday, November 4. Please renew as soon as possible! To renew, log into the AAEE Center, and go to Renew Now. If you are logging in for the first time, your log in name is your primary email address. Your temporary password is Password1. The system will force you to change passwords. Once you have successfully logged in, follow the simple instructions. For help, contact Joyce Dowen at JDowen@aaee.net; or call 410.266.3311. Please review and update your Personal Data under My Information no later than December 31, 2011. It is important to make corrections in your My Information file to ensure those changes are printed in the 2012 edition of Who's Who in Environmental Engineering.

Click Here! To renew your specialty certification! If you have any problems, email JDowen@aaee.net.

2011 Annual Meeting News

The 2011 Annual Meeting of the Academy's Board of Trustees (BOT) was held November 12 at the Stephen F. Austin Intercontinental Hotel in Austin, Texas. The well-attended meeting included four guest members: Christian Davies-Venn, Vice President-Elect; Stephen P. Graef, Deputy Treasurer; N. Bruce Hanes, AAEE 1989 Past President; C. Hunter Nolen, Trustee-at-Large-Elect; and Robert C. Williams, APHA Trustee-Elect. Guest speaker was Maynard Garfield whose topic was persuasive communication strategies. Special highlights of the Meeting will be communicated soon in a stand-alone communication: Here are additional outstanding highlights of the meeting:

New Board Certified Environmental Engineers - Approved included 102 new BCEEs; 7 new BCEEMs; 1 Reinstatement, and 6 BCEEs who earned second specialties. We wish to thank all of those members who take the time to recruit new applicants. Word of mouth and personal encouragement are still our best tools for recruiting new members.
Sponsor Recognition - THANK YOU to the BOT sponsors who made the Annual Meeting possible: CH2M Hill, Innovyze, and MWH Global. Sponsors were recognized at the BOT Meeting and at the Evening Installation Dinner and Ceremonies. You can also find them on the AAEE Website at www.aaee.net!
2012 Individual Award Recipients:
- Stanley E. Kappe Award - Stephen Lippy
- Edward J. Cleary Award - Joseph Malina
- Gordon Maskew Fair Award - C.P. Huang & Otis Sproul
- Kappe Lecturer - Vladimir Novotny
- Honorary Member Award - LTG Van Antwerp
New Excellence in Environmental Engineering Education (E4) Award - The Academy established the E4 Award to be granted to an educator who has made a significant contribution to the profession on the area of educating practitioners. The award will be jointly administered with AEESP and will be bestowed annually at the AAEE Excellence in Environmental Engineering Awards Banquet & Conference.

New Officers and Trustees

Congratulations to new Officers and Trustees for 2012 who were installed during the Annual Meeting November 12 and will take office January 1, 2012. They are: Michael W. Selna, President; Pasquale S. Canzano, President-Elect; Christian Davies-Venn, Vice President; Howard B. LaFever, Treasurer; and Brian P. Flynn, Past President. Trustees serving a first full three year-term are: Sharon A. Jones, representing ASEE; Kristin Morico, Trustee-at-Large; C. Hunter Nolen, Trustee-at-Large; and Robert C. Williams, representing APHA, Trustees serving a second-three term are: Lamont "Bud" W. Curtis, representing APWA; Paul A. Bizier, representing ASCE; and Stephen J. Quail, representing AWWA.

New Marketing & Communications Competition

We all know how important proper messaging is in this world of trying to convey often complex and challenging issues to the public at large and other constituents. With this in mind, AAEE would like you to consider entering the inaugural year of this important new award. In cooperation with the International Water Association and the PIA Awards, the Academy is proud to offer a new area of competition and invites Consulting firms and municipalities alike to enter. The winner will be announced at the Excellence in Environmental Engineering Awards Banquet & Conference. The winner will also automatically qualify to enter the IWA's International competition in the North American section. For details, and to enter, email jsolmo@aaee.net.

2012 Environmental Engineering Selection & Career Guide

The 2011 Environmental Engineering Selection & Career Guide once again EXCEEDED all expectations!. Four thousand guides were printed and distributed to members, affiliates, colleges and universities. The guides have been distributed in 2011 and will continue to be distributed through mid-April 2012 at the respective conferences of NYWEA, LMOP, NJWEA, AWWA, A&WMA, SWANA, APWA, WQTC, EPA's Annual National Sustainable Design Expo; US EPA's P3 Competition on the National Mall; Wasser Berlin, Germany; FWRC; EWRI, AEESP Education & Research Conference; AAEE Dinner Seminar, Orange County; WEFTEC; and other events. Invitations to participate in the 2012 edition will be e-mailed late November. Distribution will begin in April 2012 through mid-April 2013! Reserve your space by December 31, 2011. It is fantastic exposure for a very reasonable cost. For details, email JSOlmo@aaee.net.

Share Your Commitment to AAEE Board Certification

It's time to encourage your colleagues and associates to apply to become an AAEE Board Certified Environmental Engineers (licensed PE) or Board Certified Environmental Engineering Member (non-PE). You probably applied because someone who is committed to excellence encouraged you to do so. Will you share the limelight and the commitment? Help a colleague(s) who deserves to be recognized for their dedication. For application details, visit AAEE and click on Membership, or contact Sammi Olmo at JSOlmo@aaee.net.

Have Your Responsibilities Increased?

Then it may be time to proclaim your expanded skill sets by adding a second or third specialty certification to your record of professional achievements. The number of BCEEs and BCEEMs who are certifying in additional specialties is growing with well over 50 to date. The highest demand in additional specialties is Environmental Sustainability followed by Hazardous Waste, then Solid Waste. Even better, an additional specialty adds only a nominal increase in annual recertification fees (application and examination fees apply). To apply for a second or third specialty, log in to the AAEE Center, go to Shop AAEE, and click on Application for Board Certification. Be sure to check the appropriate box designating an additional specialty. Even better, we already have your data, you only need fill out the basic information and add your experience in the additional specialty area!

K-12 Committee Contest is Rocking and Rolling - How Much Energy Can You Conserve?

The K-12 Committee is at it again. They've created a wonderful new contest for K-12 students, and we will fly the winning middle school and high school student (along with a parent and a teacher to Washington DC to accept their awards and be a part of the AAEE Exhibit at the US Science & Engineering Festival, April 28-29. The Academy is only asking three favors: 1) Please distribute the contest to your local-area schools using this link: http://www.aaee.net/DownloadCenter/AAEEContest-HowMuchEnergyCanYouConserve.pdf; 2) Consider volunteering to help out at the booth (email jcava@aaee.net; and 3) We need sponsors and donations as we need to raise between $7,000 and $10,000. Single sponsorships will also be considered. Tax deductible donations are through the Environmental Engineering Foundation.

Host An Academy Workshop or Seminar in Your Locale

AAEE's workshops and seminars are increasing in number of workshops and attendance. If you would like to host a workshop or seminar in your local area, please email jdowen@aaee.net. Be sure to give her an approximate date, suggested topic (if any), possible speakers, and possible location.

NCEES Seeks Volunteers for Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Content Review

NCEES is currently seeking engineering professionals to participate in a content review for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. The results of this survey will be used to update the test specifications for the exam. NCEES requires a cross section of professionals - including licensed professional engineers, academics teaching engineering courses, and engineer interns - from all engineering disciplines to complete an online survey about the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for an engineer intern to work in a manner that safeguards the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The survey can be completed in 30-45 minutes. Responses must be received no later than December 5, 2011. For more information, e-mail FEcontentreview@ncees.org.